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Clayton County
Full-Service Clayton County Permit: fsp-031-002018

Bowties Bar and Grill

1551 Phoenix Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30349

93 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Followup • 2026-09-01
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

6 recorded inspections
A (93) Followup Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-09-01 • Violations Cited: 2
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-031-002018_2026-09-01_12943
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 15B Good Retail Practice

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips — Inspector Note: Observed dish machine disinfectant measuring at 0ppm CL. CA: When using chlorine as a disinfectant the range shall measure between 50-100ppm CL. Advised to use 3-compartment to sanitize dishes.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed hand sink in the main kitchen w/o paper towels. CA: All hand sinks shall be supplied at all times. Advised to supply.

U (66) Followup
Inspection Date: 2026-08-31 • Violations Cited: 6
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-031-002018_2026-08-31_12942
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 10D Good Retail Practice

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed major food allergens not posted/displayed in public view. CA: The major food allergens shall be posted/displayed to customers. Discussed to display.

Item 13A Good Retail Practice

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed current inspection report not posted in public view. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view.

Item 1-2A Critical / Risk Factor

PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties — Inspector Note: Observed no employee training for food allergen awareness. Advised to obtain and train employees. CA: Allergen awareness training shall be provided to employees.

Item 2-2E Critical / Risk Factor

Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events — Inspector Note: Observed vomit/fecal clean up procedure w/ no EPA approved disinfectant to implement procedure. Discussed to obtain. CA: An EPA approved disinfectant shall be provided when responding to vomit/fecal events.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed food contact surfaces of pans, tongs, ladles stored with clean utensils w/ encrusted food debris. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.

Item 6-1A Critical / Risk Factor

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed TCS foods (pasta, ground beef (raw) cold holing in the prep top cooler above 41F. All TCS foods shall cold hold at41F or below. Discussed to discard.

U (57) Followup
Inspection Date: 2026-08-21 • Violations Cited: 15
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-031-002018_2026-08-21_12941
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 10D Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed expired gallons of milk and yogurt expired in the main kitchen reach in cooler. CA: All TCS foods shall be discarded according to their expiration date. COS: items were discarded

Item 13A Good Retail Practice

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed current inspection report not posted in public view. CA: the most recent inspection report shall be posted at all times. Discussed to post most recent

Item 15A Good Retail Practice

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed reach in cooler in the main kitchen w/ an ambient of 51F. CA: All equipment containing TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. Discussed to repair

Item 1-2A Critical / Risk Factor

PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties — Inspector Note: Observed no employee training for food allergen awareness. Advised to obtain and train

Item 1-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Certified Food Protection Manager — Inspector Note: Observed certified food safety manager not training employees on proper food preparation, monitoring of food safety and ensuring knowledge. Advised to provide training.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed hand sink in the bar area with no paper towels available. Discussed to supply at all times

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed hand sink in the bar area with no soap available. Discussed to obtain

Item 2-2E Critical / Risk Factor

Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events — Inspector Note: Observed vomit/fecal clean up procedure w/ no EPA approved disinfectant to implement procedure. Discussed to obtain

Item 4-2A Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed foods uncovered in the front food service area (muffins, fruit, all hot items). CA: Foods shall be protected against contamination all times. COS: Foods were covered

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed employee rinse wiping cloth off w/ water then wipe food prep counters. COS: discussed using wiping cloth from sanitizer bucket to clean food prep counters and employee complied

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed food contact surfaces of several cooking utensils, spoons, and forks stored clean with old food debris. Observed food contact surface of ice machine w/ black substance. Discussed to clean

Item 5-2 Critical / Risk Factor

Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods — Inspector Note: Observed menu without asterisk indicating which foods can be served raw/undercooked. Discussed to fully cook those menu items until the menu has been corrected

Item 6-1A Critical / Risk Factor

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed several TCS foods (milk, yogurt, cheese, raw shell eggs) held in the temperature danger zone above 41F.

Item 8-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used — Inspector Note: Observed chemical bottles in the kitchen unlabeled. CA: all chemical bottles shall be labeled. Discussed to label

Item 8-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used — Inspector Note: Observed sanitizer bucket stored underneath counter next to multiple food seasonings. CA: Sanitizer bucket shall be stored in a manner that does not cause contamination. Discussed to relocate

C (71) Routine
Inspection Date: 2026-07-13 • Violations Cited: 8
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-031-002018_2026-07-13_12940
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 10D Good Retail Practice

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed expired container of yogurt in the reach in cooler. CA: Al expired foods shall be discarded by their expiration date.

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed grease accumulation on the sides and bottom of all equipment on the cook line (fryer and griddle) area. CA: All equipment shall be cleaned frequently to minimize accumulation. Discussed to clean.

Item 2-2A Critical / Risk Factor

Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting — Inspector Note: Observed the facility unable to provide agreement forms indicating employees of their responsibility to report food borne illnesses and symptoms. CA: Employees shall have written agreement forms available on site at all times.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed no paper towels available in the main kitchen and bar area. CA: Paper towels shall be available at all times.

Item 2-2E Critical / Risk Factor

Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events — Inspector Note: Observed vomit/fecal clean up procedures unavailable at the time of inspection. CA: Facilities shall have clean up procedures when responding to vomiting/ diarrheal events.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed black substance on the interior surface of the ice machine in the main kitchen. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be clean to site and touch.

Item 5-2 Critical / Risk Factor

Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods — Inspector Note: Observed menu without asterisk indicating which foods can be served raw/undercooked. CA: All food served raw/undercook shall be disclosed on the menu.

Item 6-1A Critical / Risk Factor

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed TCS foods cold holding on the main kitchen reach in cooler above 41F. CA: All TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below.

A (100) Routine
Inspection Date: 2025-10-29 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-031-002018_2025-10-29_12938
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 11A Good Retail Practice

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed chicken cooling with on counter. Also observed chicken wraps wrapped tightly in the grab n go cooler. Advised on cooling methods.

Item 2-2A Critical / Risk Factor

Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting — Inspector Note: Observed facility without agreement forms available indicating employee's responsibility to report food borne illnesses and symptoms. Advised PIC to obtain forms and have employee's sign.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed bar hand sink without paper towels. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be provided with paper towels at all times.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed bar hand sink without soap. Advised PIV hand sinks shall be provided with soap at all times.

Item 5-2 Critical / Risk Factor

Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods — Inspector Note: Observed menu without asterisk indicating which foods can be served raw/undercooked. Advised to upgrade menu.

B (88) Routine
Inspection Date: 2025-10-29 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-031-002018_2025-10-29_12939
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 11A Good Retail Practice

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed chicken cooling on the counter. Also observed chicken wraps wrapped tightly in the grab n go cooler. Advised on cooling methods.

Item 2-2A Critical / Risk Factor

Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting — Inspector Note: Observed facility without agreement forms available indicating employee's responsibility to report food borne illnesses and symptoms. Advised PIC to obtain forms and have employee's sign.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed bar hand sink without paper towels. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be provided with paper towels at all times.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed bar hand sink without soap. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be provided with soap at all times.

Item 5-2 Critical / Risk Factor

Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods — Inspector Note: Observed menu without asterisk indicating which foods can be served raw/undercooked. Advised to upgrade menu.